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UPDATED: A statement in a law enforcement report might imply that the N.M. Supreme Court’s chief justice may have paid a bribe in exchange for his job, but Charles W. Daniels says he did no such thing. Continue Reading
My firsthand experience is that Governor Bill Richardson took the job of appointing judges seriously and deliberated carefully about the merits of every candidate he considered. Continue Reading
Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy pleaded not guilty today to felony bribery charges. He was booked and fingerprinted at the courthouse, but posted bond and was not taken to the county jail. Continue Reading
District Judge Jim T. Martin won’t hear criminal cases for the time being because of an investigation that has already resulted in bribery charges against another judge and has led Martin to retain an attorney. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Bill Richardson says any suggestion that campaign contributions influenced his judicial appointments is “outrageous and defamatory.” Continue Reading
UPDATED: The N.M. Supreme Court has suspended Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who was indicted last week on bribery charges. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez issued a statement today calling the indictment of Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy “deeply troubling.” Continue Reading
Three days before security was beefed up for a closed-door hearing in the case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, the court’s staff attorney reported a possible threat from Murphy to law enforcement. Continue Reading
Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy allegedly said he gave $4,000 to get appointed to the bench by then-Gov. Bill Richardson in 2006, and told several people that other judicial applicants had to give money as well, according to witness statements. Continue Reading
A grand jury indicted Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on four felony counts including bribery Friday evening, but the facts upon which the charges are based remain secret for now. Continue Reading
UPDATED: An early morning hearing in the bribery case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy ended up lasting all day, and a grand jury that was scheduled to meet today has been delayed until Friday. Heath Haussamen will tweet live from district court as the situation develops Friday. Continue Reading
A grand jury is scheduled to meet today at 9 a.m. to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on charges including bribery. Heath Haussamen will be at the district courthouse in Las Cruces tweeting live updates. Continue Reading
Sunland Park Mayor Martin Resendiz says he’s running for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by Steve Pearce, and former State Rep. Nate Cote says he may also jump into the race. Continue Reading
A grand jury is scheduled to meet May 12 to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on charges including bribery, the special prosecutor assigned to the case confirmed today. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., is backing a proposal that would end wilderness-like protections for about 32,700 acres of land in Doña Ana County, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading